Classic Chicken Pot Pie

1914 Ratings

Prep 25 min
Total 1 hr 5 min
Ingredients 10
Servings 6

One of our most popular and top-rated meals of all time, this classic chicken pot pie recipe has a flaky, buttery crust, a creamy sauce, and a hearty mix of chicken and whatever vegetables your family loves. Plus, this homemade chicken pot pie is super easy to make, which makes it a great recipe for beginner cooks and busy families alike. MORE+ LESS-

By Pillsbury Kitchens

Updated September 14, 2020

Make with

Pillsbury Pie Crust

Ingredients

Crust

box Pillsbury™ refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box

Filling

1/3

cup butter or margarine

1/3

cup chopped onion

1/3

cup all-purpose flour

1/2

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

1 3/4

cups Progresso™ chicken broth (from 32-oz carton)

1/2

cup milk

2 1/2

cups shredded cooked chicken or turkey

cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed

Steps

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1

Heat oven to 425°F. Prepare pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie pan.
2

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add onion; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until bubbly and thickened.
3

Stir in chicken and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat. Spoon chicken mixture into crust-lined pan. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust.
4

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. During last 15 to 20 minutes of baking, cover crust edge with strips of foil to prevent excessive browning. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

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Expert Tips

Make a foil collar (or pie crust shield) to protect the edges of the pastry from overbrowning. Place strips of foil to cover crust during the last 15 or 20 minutes of baking.
A standard 9-inch glass pie plate works best for this recipe.
The only complicated part of making a pot pie is the pastry. By using a refrigerated dough you’re left with making a quick, savory gravy that can be filled with leftover cooked chicken, turkey, or ham and a good handful of veggies. A dash of poultry seasoning or some finely chopped fresh sage will enhance the flavor of the sauce.
To Make Chicken Filling Ahead: prepare as directed in recipe. Spoon into airtight container; cover. Refrigerate up to 1 day. To bake, pour filling into 2-quart saucepan, heat over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently or until thoroughly heated. Assemble, fill and bake pie as directed in recipe.
To Freeze Chicken Filling: prepare as directed in recipe. Cool, uncovered in refrigerator 30 minutes. Spoon mixture into 1-gallon freezer food storage plastic bag, leaving 1/2 to 1-inch at top of bag for expansion; seal. Freeze up to 1 month. To bake, thaw mixture overnight in refrigerator. Pour into 2-quart saucepan, heat over medium heat, 5 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently or until thoroughly heated. Assemble, fill and bake pie as directed in recipe.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 560
Calories from Fat: 280

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 31g; 48%
Saturated Fat 10g 49% Trans Fat 2 1/2g
Cholesterol: 50mg; 17%
Sodium: 1210mg; 50%
Potassium: 400mg; 11%
Total Carbohydrate: 44g; 15%
Dietary Fiber 4g 17% Sugars 4g
Protein: 25g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 60%; 60%
Vitamin C: 2%; 2%
Calcium: 6%; 6%
Iron: 20%; 20%

Exchanges:

2 1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 1 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 2 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 5 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

One of our most popular recipes of all time, this classic chicken pot pie recipe has all the goods: a flaky, buttery crust, a creamy sauce and a hearty mix of chicken and vegetables. Plus, it’s super easy to make, which makes it a great recipe for novice cooks and busy families alike. If chicken is a staple protein in your family and you love this chicken pot pie, just wait. We have so many more chicken recipes for you to try next!